Employment Program

Our location within an extensive public transportation system makes us an excellent location for job seekers. Gainful employment is an important part of an independent lifestyle; therefore Employment is an important part of the Residential Program, offering progressively more challenging opportunities as the resident progresses.

Like all Chapel Haven programs, the Employment Program can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. Additionally, various Employment Program Plans are available for individuals in the area who are not graduates of Chapel Haven's Residential Program. Employment Programs include:

Supported Employment

Supported Employment entails work as part of a small group with ongoing support including job-coaching and transportation. Depending on the individual's needs, Supported Employment may be a permanent situation or may serve as a transition to Competitive Employment.

Competitive Employment

When individuals are ready for Competitive Employment, Chapel Haven is always on hand, offering on-the-job supports.

Clients receive assistance with a comprehensive job orientation, a physical orientation to the job site, an introduction to the duties of the job, and help forging relationships with supervisors and coworkers. Clients also receive assistance with accessing transportation, and monitoring and critiquing performance.

The following is a partial list of recent Chapel Haven employers:

• A.C. Moore
• Albertus Magnus
• Bed Bath & Beyond
• Beth-El Center
• Brighton Gardens
• Children's Garden Childcare Center
• CVS
• Deptartment Of Transportation
• X-pect Discounts
• The Gap
• Home Depot
• Hopkins School
• Keystone Kennel
• Laurel Gardens
• Lowe's
• McDonald's
• Milford Animal Shelter
• Soundview Nursing Home
• Special Olympics
• Stop & Shop
• Yale University